scarfs

Variant of scarf

noun pl. scarves , scarfs

  1. a long or broad piece of cloth worn about the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or decoration; muffler, babushka, neckerchief, etc.
  2. a long, narrow covering for a table, bureau top, etc.; runner
  3. a sash worn by soldiers or officials

Origin: NormFr escarpe (OFr escharpe), a purse suspended from the neck, wallet < ML scirpa, scrippa, earlier scirpea, rush pouch or basket < L scirpeus, of rushes < scirpus, a rush, bulrush

transitive verb

to cover or drape with a scarf
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